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14 February, 2019

Introducing Brown Butter tart shells, made with graham crackers, butter and cocoa to give them a rich, nutty flavour and appealing bronzed finish. Available in small (dia35mm), medium (dia55m) and large (dia80mm), these 17mm high bases take semi-finished literally, as they are supplied with a delicious almond base layer to enhance your lemon tart, cheesecake or fruit tart topping.

The Comets have landed – show-stopping impact from La Rose Noire

14 February, 2019

Hand-crafted with a unique shape and geometric design, the Dark Chocolate Comet sits perfectly atop a Small Round Sweet LRN tartshell and is made with 69% single origin couverture. With its window-effect design, it can be used to dress any dessert and is perfectly paired with fruit or brightly coloured fillings for maximum impact. The 69% single origin couverture is from the South Philippines made predominantly from Trinitario beans which, after fermentation and drying, are roasted and conched for 48 hours to ensure a smooth taste. Using only natural vanilla, the flavour profile is nutty and floral with a strong chocolate base.

14 February, 2019

La Rose Noire’s latest décor items provide the ultimate decadence in café culture or are delightful as dessert decor. Made using 69% Single Origin couverture from the Philippines and available in assorted trays of 12 elegant designs, these intricate discs are particularly striking when placed carefully on the surface of a hot chocolate or cappuccino, taking a while for the dark dreamy chocolate to melt slowly into the drink. As a décor item (dia44m), they work equally well atop a filled chocolate shell, or semi-finished dessert.

Something incredible when the Pastry Chef is away? La Rose may just save the day

14 February, 2019

Receiving critical acclaim from its global launch to Pastry Chefs all around the world, this elegant and charming hand-crafted dessert cup has a delicate marble-blend effect of dark and white chocolate. La Rose is visually captivating and mouth-wateringly divine and can be filled with your own sweet recipe of mousse, sorbet or ice cream before decorating with fresh fruit or decor. Available in two sizes; medium (dia60mm) and mini (dia43mm), with every piece unique.

Customer Services - Festive Opening Hours and Ordering Deadlines

14 November, 2018

Les Milles-Feuilles Tartes have just arrived! Hand-crafted and pre-baked for convenience during busy events and service.

01 October, 2018

La Rose Noire have done it again. Les Milles-Feuilles, a range of pre-baked tart shells, are skilfully made using 24% high quality AOP Charentes-Poitou French butter and are ideal for sweet and savoury fillings. With a delicate neutral flavour and flaky texture, they are simple to prepare, offering a consistent quality and exquisite taste every time. Available in two sizes; small (Dia48 x H19mm) and large (Dia81 x H19mm), they are delivered frozen for ultimate freshness and simply require defrosting in the fridge for 4 hours in their sealed packaging.

01 October, 2018

The Regency Selection is a delectable assortment of traditionally-made, pure butter biscuits. Exclusive to Town & Country Fine Foods, their beautifully designed twin-pack packaging makes them a superior choice for in-room amenities or board room meetings and the perfect tea-time partner for prestigious teas and freshly-roasted coffee. Three delicious flavours make up the selection; Oats and Sultana (a chunky and rustic biscuit that is crisp and creamy), Chocolate Chunk (a slim biscuit with a delicious crunch made with milk and dark chocolate chunks) and the Chocolate Brownie (a decadently chunky round shortbread with rich dark chocolate chunks and melted dark chocolate).

Christmas has arrived at Town & Country Fine Foods

01 September, 2018

We are pleased to launch our 2018 range, spanning the traditional (mince pies, Christmas puddings and cakes) through to the contemporary (festive-flavoured tart shells, petites fours and décor items), plus a fantastic range of hampers, gifting and personalised options. Don’t miss our large selection of ‘long bars’ for their versatility, festive cookie selections to appeal to all, brand new décor items for a festive finish and hampers, stockings and chocolate figurines for treating your staff and customers.

01 September, 2018

Premier patissier La Rose Noire have launched an exciting new range of chocolate shell designs made using their own 69% single origin couverture. Their Chocolate Universe comprises four celestial designs; Globe, Moon, Galaxy and Crater, all exquisitely hand-crafted. Serve alone for impact or transform into edible art by turning two into a sphere, or on top of a tart shell base. Each piece is available in two sizes, large (Dia80mm x H40mm) for banqueting or fine dining and small (Dia50mm x H25mm) for buffets and afternoon teas.

01 September, 2018

Looking for consistent and exceptional quality to meet your fine dining or banqueting needs? Look no further. An exciting new range of semi-finished frozen desserts made with a 69% single origin chocolate cup, using couverture from the South Philippines. Hand-filled with a refreshing fruit jelly and topped with a delicious ganache, the bite-size Chocolat et Fruit desserts are ready for chefs to personalise with their own garnish. Available in a mixed case of 6 distinctive and divine flavours; lemon, passion fruit, mango, raspberry, cherry and blackcurrant. Perfect if you are seeking to make an impact with your canapes, buffet or celebration events and also ideal for petits fours. Delivered frozen for ultimate freshness (and convenience when short of staff), simply defrost in the fridge for 4 hours in their sealed packaging.

May Bank Holidays - Delivery Information

17 April, 2018

Take tea-time to a brand new level with Organic Sirocco Tea from Switzerland

01 April, 2018

Offering uncompromising organic quality, from bush to cup, Sirocco tea is carefully hand-picked from organic farms in the world's best-known tea-growing regions before being processed by experienced, passionate tea masters. They are then packed, by hand, into handcrafted tea sachets made from biodegradable materials. As members of the Ethical Tea Partnership, all Sirocco teas are manufactured under fair trade conditions and are perfect for in-room refreshments, conferences, banqueting or board-rooms. From Gentle Blue Earl Grey, Golden Assam or Japanese Sencha, to Moroccan Mint, Rooibos Tangerine or Camomile Orange blossom, our range of 13 flavours is available in boxes of 20 individually wrapped sachets and also includes a wellness range comprising Pure Power, Balance and Relax.

Town & Country Fine Foods’ Customers Enjoy Ponthier Pastry Workshop

02 August, 2017

Customers of Town & Country Fine Foods enjoyed a hands-on Ponthier workshop, hosted by Jerome Dreux, Sales Development Chef at Town & Country Fine Foods and Anthony Audebaud, Pastry Chef from Ponthier.

Felchlin Afternoon Tea Workshop

12 July, 2017

Customers of Town & Country Fine Foods worked with our Sales Development Chef, Jerome Dreux and prestigious Felchlin Pastry Chef Stephan Iten, on innovative recipes using Felchlin couvertures and praline moulds, at two day workshops held in our development kitchen and Sheffield City College. Click here to find out more...

Felchlin Couverture Excels at 2017 Academy of Chocolate Awards

16 May, 2017

Felchlin couverture was used in four of the nine chocolates that won a prestigious gold award at the recent Academy of Chocolate Awards. Well done to all our Felchlin customers! Town & Country Fine Foods are proud to be the exclusive distributor of Felchlin in the UK. Click here to find out more...

Michel Cluizel Chocolate Workshop

08 March, 2017

Swiss Chocolatier, Felchlin, launch new Sao Palme 75% couverture

27 October, 2016

Sao Palme originates from the island of Sao Tome, off the Western equatorial coast of Central Africa, and has been recognised as one of the fine flavour varieties of the world by the International Cocoa Organisation (ICCO). The intense but well balanced cacao flavours interact with strong risretto coffee, underpinned by sweet, dried prunes and grapefruit notes. Due to the high content of cocoa butter, Felchlin couverture has a thin flowing viscosity, ideal for enrobing and moulding. The fantastic fluidity ensures longer workability than other couvertures.

World Final Winners of International Chocolate Awards 2016

26 October, 2016

The Winners of the 2016 World Final of the International Chocolate Awards were announced on Friday at The Chocolate Show, London. The International Chocolate Awards is an independent competition recognising excellence in fine chocolate. The judging panel is made up of renowned chefs, journalists, bloggers and chocolate specialists. Congratulations to Felchlin and our award-winning customers.